HRH Eze Kingsley Nwosu Marks Coronation with Pomp
The coronation ceremony of HRH Eze Kingsley Benedict Ngozichukwu Nwosu, the Okenze IV of Ozaa Ukwu Ancient Kingdom in Ukwa West local government area of Abia State held at Community Primary School Field, Owo-Asa on Friday, December 27, 2024 with unprecedented pomp under the distinguished chairmanship of Hon. Chief John Ajuzieogu, former chairman of Ukwa West local government area.
In his opening remarks, Hon. Chief John Ajuzieogu expressed satisfaction with the large turn out of people describing it as a testament to his overwhelming popularity.
He urged everybody in the community both at home and in the Diaspora to support him in order to achieve the best for the community.
He described HRH Eze Kingsley Benedict Ngozichukwu Nwosu as humble, forthright, hardworking and urged him to make God the bedrock of his rulership to ensure continued peace, unity and development of the community.
He thanked God for making the grand ceremony a reality and wished him long life, good health and peaceful reign.
In his welcome address, HRH Eze Kingsley Benedict Ngozichukwu Nwosu expressed profound gratitude to God for keeping them alive to celebrate his coronation after six years on the throne (2018-2024).
He appreciated all those present for finding time to come and rejoice with him, his family and the entire community despite their other engagements during the yuletide.
He thanked the people for choosing him as their traditional ruler and promised to ensure peace, unity and progress in the community.
He appreciated the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti OFR for his exceptional leadership and phenomenal achievements in the state within a short time in office.
He assured him of their total support to his administration and appealed to him to co-opt the people of Ozaa Ukwu Ancient Kingdom into his administration.
He also urged the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to play their own part in the infrastructural development of the community by revisiting some abandoned projects such as the solar-powered borehole, Umuadienwe-Owoala-Ngwaiyiekwe Road, Ikpokwu-Owoala-Owo Asa Road, Umuokwor-Owoala Road among others.
Thereafter, HRH Eze Kingsley B. N. Nwosu was coronated by elders of the community (King makers) and presented to the community. The spectacular scenario drew resounding ovation amid deafening canon-shots.
Highlights of the ceremony were traditional dances by various groups, installation of paramount chiefs, conferment of chieftaincy titles and presentation of awards to well deserving personalities.
Some of those honoured were Sir Ejikeme Ude Nwosu (Traditional Prime Minister, Ozaa Ukwu Ancient Kingdom), High Chief Emeruwa Azuogu Bernard (Esiweregini hara Mmiri 1 of Ipu East Ancient Kingdom, Obehie Asa), Rt. Hon. Chinedum Elechi, Chief Kanu Stephen Oliver Chimezie (Ugochinyere of Ozaa Ukwu Ancient Kingdom), Amb. Prince Lewechi Onwukwe (chairman, coronation committee) among others.
The coronation ceremony lived up to expectations and attracted the presence of traditional rulers, notable politicians, top government officials, captains of industry, the clergy and other notable dignitaries including the member representing Ukwa West State Constituency, Hon. Godwin Adiele, Hon. Pastor Dike Briggs Nwankwo (Mayor of Ukwa West LGA), Hon. Newman Azu, the immediate past TC Chairman of Ukwa West LGA, Hon. Barr. Ihenko (SECLOG, Ukwa West LGA), Nze Nkemakolam, Rev. Johnson Ifunanya Nwosu, Chief Bright Agu, Chief Chukwudi Ekeke, Hon. Jerry Enwereuzo, Elder Samuel Enyioko, Engr. Martins Nwachi (Ikenna 1 of Ozaa Ukwu), High Chief Adim Ojiofor Okpokiri (Ofor Di ire 1 of Ozaa Ukwu), Oscar Nwankwo among others.
The traditional rulers of Ukwa land and beyond were not left out. They turned out in their numbers to celebrate with one of their own, HRH Eze Kingsley Benedict Ngozichukwu Nwosu on his moment of joy and grandeur.
The ceremony climaxed with a memorable reception at the venue and the Udo Chia Palace of HRH Eze Kingsley Benedict Ngozichukwu Nwosu.
HRH Eze Kingsley Benedict Ngozichukwu Nwosu hails from Umugbeke village, Owo Asa, Ozaa Ukwu Ancient Kingdom.
His staff of office was presented to him by the immediate past Governor of Abia State, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu on October 28, 2018.
Since then till date, he has been piloting the affairs of the community creditably with the fear of God.
He built the Ahia Nkwo Owo-Asa single-handedly, gave financial assistance to the women to start their own businesses and bought musical instruments for Owo-Asa women.
On ascending the throne, HRH Eze Kingsley Benedict Ngozichukwu Nwosu restored peace among the men, women and youths of Ozaa Ukwu Ancient Kingdom and always advised them to be patient that good things would come to the community.
Today, there are solar street lights in Owo-Asa through the benevolence of one of their illustrious sons, Mr. Chinedu ‘Picollo’ Kanu.
HRH Eze Kingsley Benedict Ngozichukwu Nwosu is married to two wives, Deaconess Chika Perpetual and Ugoeze Peace Vincentia Chizurumoke Kingsley Nwosu and their marriage is blessed with six lovely children (two males and four females).
In a chat with newsmen, the following honorees bared their minds on the occasion. Excerpts.
Sir Ejikeme Ude Nwosu (Agumba I of Ozaa Ukwu Ancient Kingdom)
I am the Traditional Prime Minister of Ozaa Ukwu Ancient Kingdom and Paramount Chief of Umuagu village. I am so happy for the great honour done me by our traditional ruler, HRH Eze Kingsley Benedict Ngozichukwu Nwosu and the entire community. According to a popular saying, “To whom much is given much is expected”. So, having been honoured today in appreciation of my philanthropy and selfless service to the community and beyond, I promise to do more and more for our people and community. I will also give him all necessary support to ensure that Ozaa Ukwu Ancient Kingdom becomes the envy of other autonomous communities in the state and beyond. Ozaa Ukwu Ancient Kingdom has given birth to other communities so we will continue to strive to remain number one. My prayer is that God will guide him and imbue him with wisdom as he pilots the affairs of the community to greater height.
High Chief Emeruwa Azuogu Bernard (Esiweregini ghara Mmiri 1 of Ipu East Ancient Kingdom, Obehie Asa)
I am a Lagos-based businessman. I am very happy for the chieftaincy title conferred on me by HRH Eze Kingsley Benedict Ngozichukwu Nwosu. It shows that every good work has a reward. Whatever thing you are doing, you would not know that people are watching you and at the appointed time they would recognize you.
As a matter of fact, this is not my first title. I have received many titles from other communities in recognition of my philanthropy and selfless services within and outside my community. But our traditional ruler, HRH Eze Kingsley Benedict Ngozichukwu Nwosu said that it would be an abomination if I do not take chieftaincy title from our kingdom in appreciation of my philanthropy to our people. I used to provide succour to many of them, especially the less-privileged and widows in my own little way from time to time. The recognition would spur me to do more to better their lot. So, I thank our traditional ruler for the honour done me. He is an epitome of true justice and as we celebrate with him on his coronation today, my prayer is that he would continue to advance the course of peace, unity and progress in Ozaa Ukwu Ancient Kingdom.
Chief Chikezie Kingsley Ugochukwu
I am from Isiala Ngwa North. I am so happy and grateful to HRH Eze Kingsley Benedict Ngozichukwu Nwosu for conferring the chieftaincy title of ‘Ebizie Ndu Aka Nka’ on me in recognition of my selfless service to humanity. By the grace of God, my wife, Lolo Favour Ugo Kingsley and I will continue to support him in doing good things for his people and community.
Chief Kanu Stephen Oliver Chimezie (Ugochinyere I of Ozaa Ukwu Ancient Kingdom)
I am a Director of Finance, ASUBEB. I am happy for the conferment of the prestigious chieftaincy title on me. I will support HRH Eze Kingsley Benedict Ngozichukwu Nwosu to ensure that there is peace in the community as a peace and conflict resolution expert.
I am Lolo Dorcas Kanu Stephen Oliver Chimezie. I thank our traditional ruler for the great honour done us and I promise to support my husband to live up to expectations and continue to contribute our own quota to the development of the community.
Godwin Nwuju Anyamele (Jioma Owa ala)
I thank HRH Eze Kingsley Benedict Ngozichukwu Nwosu for doing us proud. I am so happy that my wife who has been sick for a very long time has recovered and alive to witness it. We will support him in piloting the affairs of the community to greater height.
Chief Ebere Daniel Ugochukwu (Paramount Chief, Ibengwo village in Owo Asa, Ozaa Ukwu Ancient Kingdom)
All of us in Ibengwo are very happy for the chieftaincy title conferred on me today. We give God all the glory for keeping us alive to witness the occasion. I thank HRH Eze Kingsley B. N. Nwosu, the Okenze IV of Ozaa Ukwu Ancient Kingdom for honouring me and my wife, Lolo Esther Ebere Ugochukwu. We will work with him to ensure peace, unity and progress in the community.
Chief Darlington Ugonwachi (Ohamadike 1 of Ozaa Ukwu Ancient Kingdom)
I am happy and grateful to HRH Eze Kingsley Benedict Ngozichukwu Nwosu for the honour done me. The chieftaincy title will motivate me to do more for the community. I wish him and the entire community well.
Chief Amb. Prince Lewechi Onwukwe (Omekannaya 1 of Ozaa Ukwu Ancient Kingdom)
I am the Chairman of the Coronation Planning Committee. In fact, today is the happiest day of my life. I am going to do more for our people and community.
Elder Chief F. N. E. Uju Anosike (Idinma na Ebere)
I am the happiest person here today. I never expected this in my lifetime. I promise to sustain my unwavering support to our traditional ruler and commitment to the development of Ozaa Ukwu Ancient Kingdom.
Chief Godwin Njoku (Akara Ugo Nna Ya 1 of Ukwa West LGA)
I am so happy for the chieftaincy title conferred on me. It is a great honour, indeed and I will always continue to cherish it. I am grateful to HRH Eze Kingsley Benedict Ngozichukwu Nwosu and the entire community for appreciating my numerous philanthropic gestures in the society and I promise to make myself available anytime they call on me.
